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When aluminum foil is placed in hydrochloric acid, nothing happens for the first 30 seconds or so. This is followed by vigorous bubbling and the eventual disappearance of the foil. Explain these observations.
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ISBN: 9781305079243
Chapter 17, Problem 121AE
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When aluminum foil is placed in hydrochloric acid, nothing happens for the first 30 seconds or so. This is followed by vigorous bubbling and the eventual disappearance of the foil. Explain these observations.
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The effect of reaction between Aluminum and Hydrochloric acid is given. The reason of vigorous bubbling and disappearance of foil after
Concept introduction:
The formation of an oxide layer over the surface of a metal that prevents it from further attack is called passivity of metal. The formation of this oxide layer prevents the corrosion of the metal also.
To determine: The reason of vigorous bubbling and disappearance of foil after
Explanation of Solution
The reaction between Aluminum and Hydrochloric acid is represented as,
The oxidation of Aluminum is represented as,
The reduction of
Multiply equation (1) with a coefficient of
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